Honeywell X-618 Quick start guide

M_2000061139_EN_1.0
X-618 Public Address System
Commissioning Manual
2000061139 X-618 Commissioning Manual_FCC_V1.3

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................2
Preface.............................................................................................................................................4
Brief Introduction........................................................................................................................................4
Intended Reader ........................................................................................................................................4
Relevant Documents..................................................................................................................................4
Use Instructions.........................................................................................................................................4
1Overview....................................................................................................................................5
Software Features......................................................................................................................................5
2Software Installation .................................................................................................................6
Run Environment.......................................................................................................................................6
Software Installation...................................................................................................................................6
Software Uninstallation...............................................................................................................................7
3Basic Operations.......................................................................................................................8
Running the Software.................................................................................................................................8
Exiting the Software...................................................................................................................................8
Main Window.............................................................................................................................................9
Menu Bar...................................................................................................................................................9
Navigation Buttons...................................................................................................................................10
Project Explorer View...............................................................................................................................11
4Configuration Guide................................................................................................................ 12
Preparation..............................................................................................................................................13
Project Settings........................................................................................................................................13
New ................................................................................................................................................14
Open...............................................................................................................................................15
Save as...........................................................................................................................................15
Recent projects................................................................................................................................15
Project Properties............................................................................................................................15
Close...............................................................................................................................................15
Project Saving Setting..............................................................................................................................16
Group and Device Management...............................................................................................................16
X-DCS3000 Settings................................................................................................................................17
Device Settings................................................................................................................................18
Task Settings...................................................................................................................................24
Operation Setting.............................................................................................................................29
X-NPMS Settings.....................................................................................................................................31
Device Settings................................................................................................................................32
Task Settings...................................................................................................................................36
Operation Settings...........................................................................................................................39
X-NRI Setting...........................................................................................................................................44
Device Settings................................................................................................................................45
Task Settings...................................................................................................................................47
Download Setting.....................................................................................................................................50
5Additional Functions............................................................................................................... 52
Browse Recorded Files in X-NPMS...........................................................................................................52
Export Device List....................................................................................................................................52
Upload Project File from DCS to PC .........................................................................................................52
Virtual Console ........................................................................................................................................53
Browse Log in X-DCS3000.......................................................................................................................53
Browse log in X-NPMS.............................................................................................................................54
Upgrade DCS/NRI/X-NPMS Firmware......................................................................................................54

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Select Language......................................................................................................................................54
Adding New Languages ...........................................................................................................................55

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the X-618 Public Address System. Please carefully read this manual
prior to product use to ensure correct use of the system.
Brief Introduction
This manual describes the basic operations and settings for the X-618 Config software, contained
in the following sections:
Chapter 1: Overview
This section introduces the basic functions, runtime environment, and the necessary preparation
required before operating or configuring the software.
Chapter 2: Software Installation
This section describes the runtime environment and the installation and uninstallation procedures
for the X-618 Config software.
Chapter 3: Basic Operations
This section describes the basic operations of the X-618 Config software.
Chapter 4: Configuration Guide
This section describes various details regarding the settings and operations for the X-618 Config
software.
Chapter 5: Additional Functions
This section describes special functions and operations of the X-618 Config software.
Intended Reader
This manual is mainly for personnel who need to install, operate, maintain, and understand the X-
618 Config software.
Relevant Documents
The following documents can be used as a reference when reading this manual:
X-618 Public Address System Product Description
X-618 Public Address System Installation Manual
X-618 Public Address System Operation Manual
Use Instructions
All contents including figures in this manual are to be used only for reference.
The product may be subject to change without notice.
We recommend users carefully read all warnings and precautions in this manual.
Carefully read this manual before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
This manual has been reviewed for accuracy. In case of any doubt or dispute of the product
description, the final interpretation given by Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. shall prevail.
Life Safety A/V (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd is not liable for any consequences caused by user
mistakes when using the product or user misunderstandings of the manual content.

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1 Overview
The X-618 provides a series of complete multiple audio source, and public audio management
solutions. The system allows users to customize the configuration to meet their own requirements.
The X-618 Config software is a specialized tool for configuring the system. The user-friendly UI
allows users to understand and operate the system, as well as configure complex settings.
The X-618 Config software can be configured online or offline. If the software is configured offline,
the configuration data is saved as a project file. The project file (configuration data) is then
uploaded to the system the device is connected to. After the system receives the configuration
data, the system reboots automatically to allow the configuration settings to take effect.
Software Features
The X-618 Config software has the following features:
Project File Management
This feature includes the following functions:
The ability to create new projects, save projects, and open projects
Manages configuration settings and audio files
System Configuration
The configuration settings include basic property settings and broadcast function
configurations.
Basic property settings include the system component and parameter settings, such as
the device type, device name, network IP address, time, partitions, and troubleshooting.
The broadcast configuration settings are mainly for broadcast operations, such as the
broadcast function triggered by the dry contact inputs, timed broadcasts, and other key
operations.
Output Settings
These settings specify how configuration project files are generated, as well as related settings
that include error checking and compiling settings for generating the final configuration file.
Audio Source Conversion
Audio source files can be converted to the format specified by system in terms of the audio
sampling rate, digitalizing bit, and channel numbers.
Network Communication
The configuration software oversees uploading configuration files, audio files and timing data
to devices such as the DCS and NPM through the network. The system reboots to allow new
configurations to take effect upon successfully receiving and processing the configuration files.

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2 Software Installation
This chapter describes the runtime environment and installation and uninstallation procedures of
the X-618 Config software.
Run Environment
The X-618 Config software sends configuration data to devices within the system through the
network. The computer on which the software is installed must meet the following requirements:
Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating system
(The software is untested in other Windows operating systems.)
1GHz or higher CPU
At least 512MB RAM
At least 1GB of available disk space
10M/100M Ethernet interface
Running at 1024X768 resolution or higher
The software should be granted network access by firewall.
Software Installation
The X-618 Config software is easy to install by following an installation wizard.
1. Put the X-618 system CD into the CD-ROM drive, click X-618 System Commissioning Tool in
the Autorun view or double-click the installation program X-618 Config.exe, and the X-618
Config installation wizard window displays as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 X-618 Config Installation Wizard Page
2. Click Next. The License Agreement page is displayed.
3. Select I Agree on the page.
4. Click Next. The information page is displayed.
Read the important information on this page before proceeding to the next step.

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5. Click Next. The page shown in Figure 2 is displayed.
The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\X-618 Config. If this directory must be
changed, click Browse to choose a different destination location.
Figure 2 Select Destination Location
6. Click Next. The Additional Tasks page is displayed.
7. To create a desktop shortcut for running the software, select Create a desktop shortcut option.
8. Click Next. The Ready to install page is displayed.
9. Click Install. The Installing page is displayed.
The X-618 Config software is then installed on the computer. The installation progress is
displayed.
10. Click Next. The information page is displayed.
Read the information carefully on this page before proceeding with the installation.
11. Click Next. The X-618 Config Completion page is displayed.
12. If you need to start the X-618 Config software immediately, select the option Launch X-618
Config. Finally, click Finish to complete the software installation.
Software Uninstallation
To uninstall the X-618 Config software, follow the steps below:
1. Click Start at the lower left of your computer desktop, and select Program  X-618 Config 
Uninstall X-618 Config. A prompt dialog appears with the message “Are you sure to remove
the X-618 Config and its all components?”
2. Click Yes to uninstall the X-618 Config software and all of its components. The prompt dialog
“Some content cannot be deleted, you can manually remove them”is displayed.
3. Click OK.
Note:
If you want to delete the remaining files manually, you can find and delete the X-618 Config
software folder within the installation directory.

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3 Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of the X-618 Config software.
Running the Software
Note:
Make sure X-SMART software and the X-618 Config software are not running at the same time.
If the X-SMART software is running, the X-618 Contig software cannot be run.
The steps for running the software are as follows:
1. Click Start at the lower left of your computer desktop, and select Program  X-618 Config  X-
618 Config.
2. Select the menu commands Tools  Select Language, the Select Language window is
displayed. The user can select the appropriate language. Click OK. The main window which is
shown in English is displayed as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 X-618 Config Software Initial Window
Exiting the Software
Select the menu commands Project  Exit or click the “X”icon on the upper right corner, a prompt
dialogue displays. Click Yes in this prompt dialogue to exit the software.

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Main Window
The identifiers of the various views in the Config software main window are shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Main Window
Menu Bar
Menu bar includes Project, Tools and Help, and provides some basic operations.
Project
Users can do the operations throughthe Project menu as follows: “New”, “Open”, “Save as”,
“Recent projects”, “Project Properties”, “Close”, and “Exit”.
Navigation
buttons
Project
explorer
view
Main view
Title bar
Menu bar

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Tools
The Tools menu provides some special operations, such as:” Browse Recorded Files in
DCS”,” Browse Recorded Files in X-NPMS”, “Export Device List”, “Upload Project File from
DCS to PC”, “Virtual Console”, “Browse log in X-DCS3000”, “Browse log in X-NPMS”,
“Upgrade DCS/NRI/X-NPMS Firmware”and “Select Language”etc.
Help
The Help menu of the X-618 Config software provides the software version information and
the help information for the operation of the software.
Navigation Buttons
For making system configuration convenient, there are 4 navigation buttons in the top of the view,
so the users can find the specific setting subjects quickly.
Device
The Device button leads to set the basic function parameters of the devices. The setting items
which depend on the device type mainly include: Properties, Time, Supervision and so on.
Task
Click the Task button to set broadcast task. The users can set the various broadcast
operations as the X-618 system needed. Mainly include: Play List, Task and Task Serial.
Operation
Click the Operation button to set the various operation functions, such as the keys and the
appointed tasks for them, contact input, timing.
Download
Click the Download button to verify that configurations are correct or not. If errors are found,
an error list will be shown. If all the configurations are correct, it will enter the configuration
download window.

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Project Explorer View
The project explorer view shows all devices and groups in the system. It is necessary to select the
devices to make the relevant configurations one by one.
Project Explorer
The Project explorer is shown in a tree like structure. The first level shows the project name,
the second level shows the groups, and the third level shows all the detailed devices. Just as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Project Explorer Structure
Device and Group
The devices may be classified into different groups according to different project structures
and building’s characteristics. When signals are detected through dry contacts, the devices in
the same group will connect with each other and respond at the same time. Users can set the
group as Central Group. A device from the Central Group can execute broadcast operation on
the all the groups, however, the device from the local group can only operate on the device
from the same group. Similarly, the audio source from the Central Group can be played to all
groups, but the audio source from local group can be only played in the same group.
Broadcasts in the groups can be only valid in the same group, and the emergency broadcast
can’t be played.
Right-click allows the users to add, delete or rename the devices and groups.

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4 Configuration Guide
The X-DCS3000, X-NPMS, NRI can be configured through the X-618 Config software.
X-Config Configurations Flow Chart：
The configuration content is different, according to the device type.
1. The X-DCS3000 enables configuring the following settings:
Device
- Properties
- Modules
- Amplifier
- Time
- Supervision
- AVC
Task
- Play List
- Task
- Task serial
Operation
- Operation
- Timing
New project
Edit project
Open project
Device
Task
Operation
Download
Group operation (Add, Rename, Delete)
Device operation (Add, Copy, Paste, Rename, Delete)
Set the basic parameters of the device
Set the audio files and play list
Set the task list and the task serial
Set the tasks or the task serial for the keys, contact and
timing
Download the audio files, configuration files and timing
data to the devices

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2. The X-NPMS enables configuring the following settings:
Device
- Properties
- Time
- Language
- Supervision
- Devices
- Groups
Task
- Play List
- Task
Operation
- Physical Keys
- One-Click Buttons
- Manually Broadcast
- Speech Synthesis
- Volume Setting
- User Setting
3. The NRI enables configuring the following settings:
Device
- Properties
- Supervision
Task
- Play List
- Task
- Groups
Preparation
Before configuring the system, the following must be done:
Identify clearly the types and the number of the devices to form the system.
Identify the functions the system needs for broadcast.
Ensure the IP address and the device IP address are in the same segment if you want to
download the configuration file.
Project Settings
All the settings for the X-618 system are based on the concept of a “project”. A project comprises
of many groups which form from DCS subsystems, NRI, and X-NPMS. Each subsystem is a
system unit that has a DCS with a power amplifier and corresponding speaker circuits.
Every new project has a unique folder which is created in a specified storage path, for storing the
related project files. The project folder name and the project *.gpa file name are by default the
project name. The project folder contains the project file, audio files and the other temporary files.
The project settings include following operations:
New
Open
Save as
Recent Projects

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Project Properties
Close
New
The New icon in the menu bar is used for creating a project. The steps are as follows:
1. Select the menu command Project  New in the X-618 Config software window. The New
Project window is displayed, as shownin Figure 6.
2. Refer to the example shown in Figure 6 to set the Project name, Location, Device Group
Name and if set as the Central. The default directory for the project file is “My Documents”.
This direct path can be changed. Click the icon at the right side of the Location path field to
select a different directory.
Figure 6 New Project Window
3. Click the OK button to create the project. The window as shown in Figure 7 is displayed.
Figure 7 Project Created Sample
4. Right-clicking the mouse in the Project explorer view causes a menu to pop-up to add, rename,
or delete Group, and also to add, copy, paste, rename or delete Device.
Right-click Project Name, the Group can be added;
Right-click a Group, the devices of the Group can be added, pasted, renamed or deleted;
Right-click a device, the device can be copied, renamed or deleted, and another device
can be added or pasted.

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Open
1. Select the menu command Project  Open in the X-618 Config software window. The Open
window is displayed.
2. Find and open the project file.
3. Click the Open button. The selected project is opened.
Save as
1. Select the menu command Project  Save as in the X-618 Config software window. The
Save as window is displayed.
2. Enter the new project name and select the storage directory for the project file.
3. Click the OK button. Then the project is saved as another file.
Recent projects
1. Select the menu command Project  Recent projects in the X-618 Config software window.
2. The menu will show 5 projects recently opened. Click the project item as necessary to open it.
Project Properties
Select the menu command Project  Project Properties in the X-618 Config software window, the
basic information, such as project name, company, contact and telephone can be displayed to help
the users manage the files.
1. Compatibility is used to set the audio parameter to make the X-NRI/EN work normally with the
X-DCS3000 in the same system. If it is necessary to use X-NRI/EN in the system, users need
to select “Compatible with X-DCS2000/EN”.
2. The net package sizes of X-DCS3000 and X-NPMS are 2KB or 4KB. The network broadcast
delay of 2KB size is 50msec; however, the broadcast delay of 4KB size is 100msec. X-NRI
only supports 4KB net package size. Therefore, choose the 4KB net package size when using
above devices, or some audio will not be broadcasted normally. On the other hand, 2KB net
package size is better for X-DCS3000 and X-NPMS.
3. Information like the project name, company, contact and telephone need to be filled in
according to your requirements, these will not affect system performance. If X-NPMS is used
in the system, the project name will be displayed in the X-NPMS standby screen.
Close
Clicking “Close” will close project items, but not exit the software.

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Project Saving Setting
There is no separate save menu or button in the software. As project setting, the software will save
it automatically.
Group and Device Management
After creating and setting the project, the default group is displayed in the window. Right-click the
project name at the top of “Project Explorer”, and then click the item “add” to add new groups. The
window is shown as follows.
Enter a group name and set it as the central group according to the internal system relationship.
Click “OK” to add into project. Click cancel if you do not wish to save the settings. Users can add
many groups for project files this way, and can only use default groups.
Note:
Each group can be configurable with up to 32 X-DCS3000. In emergency mode, only the devices
in the same group can be linked to X-NRI.
A maximum of 8 NRI devices can be configured in a group. Audio sources of NRI can be
broadcasted in the same local group. If NRI is in a central group, the audio sources of NRI can be
broadcasted to all devices in system, but it can be linked to DCS of the same central group for
emergency purpose.
Up to 20 X-NPMS can be included in a group which is used to operate the devices in the group. If
X-NPMS is in a central group, it can be used to control the devices in the whole system.
Right-click a group and the window is shown as:
1. Click the item “Add” to add device, as shown below:

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In this window, we can choose the type of device we need to add to, such as X-DCS3000, X-
NPMS V2 or X-NRI, and set a device name. Click “OK” to save settings and close the window. All
the added devices will be displayed under the group, which is shown as follows:
Right-click the device name, you can now add, copy, paste, rename, and delete. The copy and
paste function can create a copy device, which has the same settings as the original. Click
“Rename” to set device name, and “Delete” to remove device from the group.
2. We can set the group name through clicking “Rename”, and click “OK” to save settings and
close window.
3. Clicking "delete" will remove all groups from project file.
X-DCS3000 Settings
Select the DCS in the Project explorer view, users can configure the following settings by the three
navigation buttons in the top left of the view.
Device
- Properties
- Modules
- Amplifier
- Time
- Supervision
- AVC
Task
- Play List
- Task
- Task serial
Operation
- Operation
- Timing

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Device Settings
The basic function parameters for the X-DCS3000 can be set under this tab. These items such as
Properties, Modules, Amplifier, Time, Supervision, and AVC will be set in turn.
1．Properties
“Properties”is used to set the requisite parameters for the X-DCS3000, as shown below：
Basic Setting
Basic Setting includes Device ID, Device Name, Device Type, Emergency Button and Emergency
Buzzer. Device ID is the only device identification in the system, which in the range of 1~999.
The option “Emergency Button” is to enable or disable emergency button on X-DCS3000 front
panel. The checkbox shown as means enabled.
Integration Interface
This item is used to set the interface type, which includes Disabled and Dry Contact. The default
setting is disabled.
Network Setting
Use to set the X-DCS3000 network parameter. Old IP is the IP address before setting, and New IP
is the IP address after setting. For updating the network parameters of the system devices, it shall
be connected to computer whose IP should be in the same segment with the old IP of DCS. Click
the Update button for setting the IP of DCS, the two IP address would be the same after updating
successfully. The default IP address is 192.168.2.200. If the specified IP address has been
forgotten, the default IP address can be obtained by pressing the appropriate button to reset the IP
address.
Note: Network parameter is excluded in configuration files. Downloading configuration won’t
change network configuration, which can be only changed by updating. While operating, please
make sure device is connected to the network and the network settings are correct.
Zone List
The Zone List setting function allows users to enable/disable the zones and set the Zone Name
and Power. Check the check box shown as to enable the corresponding zone.
And shows the zone is disabled. Click directly one zone name or power in the zone list to edit
it. The power setting value is only used to determine if the amplifiers are appropriate. The output

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volume corresponding to loudspeaker lines in emergency can be set, and the ranges are from -
10dB to 0dB. Zones’ default broadcast volume can be set in “Emergency Volume”, which ranges
from -10dB~0dB. The minimum volume is -10dB to avoid the audio volume from too low while
emergency broadcasting. Power value in the zone list can’t represent anything and only record the
actual power rate.
Select one zone, and click the icon in the right of the Zone List, the rest of power can be set
as the same as the selected zone’s. So the same power value will be set for all the zones quickly.
Audio Input Setting
Audio Input Setting is used to set the parameter of auxiliary input audio, such as enable/disable
input, multicast IP, description and input sensitivity. Each row represents one audio channel.
Check the check box shown as to enable the audio channel, and shows the channel is
disabled. After initiating, it will assign multicast IP address for each audio channel automatically,
and the audio signal will be broadcasted in the network. Users can also change the multicast
address according to requirements. Default address is recommended. Relevant information of
audio can be input in the “Description” column. Auxiliary input 2 and 3 are the balance input
interface of XLR. Users can set balance or non-balance signal. Input sensitivity can be adjusted
from -40dBV~0dBV.
Note:
If audio inputs of X-DCS3000 are enabled, device will broadcast input audio source to network. To
avoid network jam, it is recommended not to enable this function if local audio inputs haven’t been
used.
Storage
Storage is used to set storage location of audio files, including flash memory or SD card. Flash
memory of 606MB and 4GB SD card are provided. Users can also check the current status of
storage space.
2．Modules
External modules on DCL buses can be configured, such as digital noise detector or end-of-line
module, which should be completely the same as the actual connected modules.
The ports should be matched the DCL ports on the rear panel of X-DCS3000. The module types,
such as noise detector or line detector are needed to be set according to actual address of every
input channel.